In my recent FOTD, I used a foundation that I've only quite recently purchased, despite the fact that it has been on the market for quite a long time now. I remember when I first started getting into beauty and make-up, Nars Sheer Glow Foundation was a staple product for a lot of people, from Youtubers to bloggers, you could almost guarantee that any one of them had at least tried it. However, for me, I always stuck to non-premium foundations, relying more-so on drug store brands to get what I wanted. The issue is, I am generally quite pale, despite how my poorly lit photos suggest, and it was always a struggle to find a colour that matched my skin tone.
And so, a couple of weeks ago, I finally decided to take the plunge. Too frustrated with my chest and face looking like they belonged to a different person, I just wanted something that was actually more matched to my natural skin colour.
One thing I have noticed is, that when I look at reviews for foundations, you usually get someone with a fresh face of make-up singing the products praises. But, you know what, I'm not interested in what a product looks like when it's freshly applied as much as I am how it will look throughout the day. I work in an environment where it's difficult to just pull yourself away to touch up your powder, add a bit extra lipstick, sort out your eyeliner, that sort of thing. So, when I'm looking for a product that is long lasting, I want something that is really going to be long lasting. I'm not expecting miracles, but it would be nice to have something I can comfortably rely on without worrying about whether half of my face has melted (especially in the weather we are having now!).
For a comparison shot, check out my FOTD #1 ! |
The photos above and below were taken after a full day of wear, from 5:30am all the way up until 7pm. Now, it is fairly obvious that I am a bit shinier, and you can tell that the foundation has started to sink into those unwanted little nooks within my face. I did notice throughout the day that I became more aware that the lines underneath my eyes and above my cheeks were becoming increasingly more noticeable, to the point that I felt it aged me quite considerably. Though I was able to correct this with a small swipe under my eyes with my fingers, it did make me more paranoid about it as the day wore on. I would like to add that I made sure to set it correctly with powder in the morning, as well as making sure to swipe my primer under there beforehand.
In terms of shine, you know what, I'm actually pretty okay with this. I've definitely had foundations that have done much worse, and I only really felt the need to powder my face once at work and then once as soon as I got home. Though I did feel quite conscious of this, given the fact this is a more dewy foundation, I think it performed pretty well, especially considering the heat today!
I do really like this foundation. It gives a fantastic finish at the beginning of the day, whilst managing to maintain good coverage as the hours wear on. I do have combination skin, and the shine is definitely most noticeable around my t-zone, so it probably would not be the most ideal foundation for someone with oily skin. However, around the sides of my face and the back portion of my cheeks, the foundation is still staying pretty strong, and looks pretty much the same it did this morning when I applied it. So, I would be inclined to say that this is definitely a foundation suited for those with dry skin, though I do not know how well it would cope with flakiness.
And there you are, my first ever 'Test of Time' using Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. I hope you liked this post. Is there anything else you want to know about this foundation? Or is there anything else would you like to see take on the 'Test of Time'? Let me know in the comments below!